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Latest With Leslie Video: August 2023

August 1, 2023

Stay connected and up-to-date on all things with your Tri-Cities Chamber CEO by tuning in to the Latest with Leslie video for August 2023.

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Tri-Cities Chamber CEO calls for enhanced collaboration with City of Port Coquitlam to support local business community

July 28, 2023

The City of Port Coquitlam’s Council-in-Committee welcomed Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne this week to present an annual update.

“It’s no secret that cities and chambers that work well together are the stronger for it,” said Courchesne, during the five-minute virtual presentation.

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Small businesses to get help with vandalism costs

July 26, 2023

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce applauds the BC Government’s new vandalism rebate program to help small businesses with the costs of repairing broken glass, removing graffiti, and vandalism prevention measures.

Starting in the Fall of 2023, businesses will be able to apply for up to $2,000 from the $10.5 million fund, called the Securing Small Business Rebate Program.

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Call to extend CEBA loan repayment deadline by two years: Tri-Cities Chamber signs joint letter to Deputy Prime Minister

July 24, 2023

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, along with more than 250 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across Canada, is calling on the federal government to extend the repayment deadline for CEBA loans for businesses. The group jointly signed an open letter to Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland today.

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Tri-Cities Chamber Statement on the Tentative Deal to End the Strike at West Coast Ports

July 13, 2023

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to the tentative four-year agreement to end the labour disruption at British Columbia’s ports.

“The repercussions of this strike to Canada’s international reputation, let alone the $10 billion disruption in trade, will have impacts felt for years to come.

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO meets with Honourable Mike Farnworth

August 25, 2025

Coquitlam, BC – On August 22, 2025, CEO Jennifer Mckinnon had a productive meeting with the Honourable Mike Farnworth, in his capacity both as MLA for Port Coquitlam and as Minister of Transportation. We brought forward several important issues on behalf of our business community: Fawcett On/Off Ramp Hours – We emphasized the need to…

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Tri-Cities Chamber welcomes BCIT School of Business + Media as Platinum Partner

August 6, 2025

Coquitlam, BC August 7, 2025 – The Tri‑Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new chapter in local economic and educational collaboration, welcoming British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) School of Business + Media as an esteemed Platinum Partner. “We are thrilled about our new platinum partnership with BCIT’s School of Business +…

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25 years with Phoenix Truck & Crane: Celebrating Community and Commitment

June 11, 2025

Port Coquitlam, BC (June 11, 2025) Since its humble beginnings in Bill Dick’s basement in the late 1980s, Phoenix Truck & Crane has grown into a cornerstone of British Columbia’s logistics and crane services. With a proud history dating back to 1991, the company has become more than just a leader in transportation-it’s a vibrant…

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BC Chamber of Commerce Concludes Successful 73rd AGM and Conference in Nanaimo

June 9, 2025

The BC Chamber of Commerce has officially wrapped up its 73rd Annual General Meeting and Conference, held June 3–5, 2025, in Nanaimo. The event brought together 171 delegates from across British Columbia to shape the future of business through policy development, expert insights, and collaborative dialogue.

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

May 29, 2025

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is thrilled to introduce Jennifer McKinnon as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A dedicated member of the Tri-Cities community for two decades, Jennifer has been a steadfast advocate for business development and economic growth.

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